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Route 3 reopens near Warsaw after crash brings down utility lines

Road was closed in both directions near Oldhams Road intersection in Richmond County
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RICHMOND COUNTY, Va. β€” Route 3 has reopened not far from Warsaw in Richmond County following a vehicle crash that brought down utility lines Saturday morning.

The road closure was near the Oldhams Road intersection. No additional details about the crash or potential injuries have been released.

Drivers were warned to expect delays and plan alternate routes while crews worked to clear the scene and repair utility lines.

The road reopened just before noon on Saturday.

Richmond County is located in Virginia's Northern Neck region, roughly 60 miles east and about a 1-hour 15-minute drive from Richmond.

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